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... 1 for security 42 RAID 5 and 10 for both performance and security . . . . 43 Preparing your computer for RAID 44 Configuring RAID 45 Getting help 46 Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer 47 Preventing static electricity discharge 48 Opening the case 49 Removing the side panel 49 Removing the front bezel 51 Closing the case...
... 1 for security 42 RAID 5 and 10 for both performance and security . . . . 43 Preparing your computer for RAID 44 Configuring RAID 45 Getting help 46 Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer 47 Preventing static electricity discharge 48 Opening the case 49 Removing the side panel 49 Removing the front bezel 51 Closing the case...
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CHAPTER5 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Adding or replacing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Replacing the I/O board • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the system board 47
CHAPTER5 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Adding or replacing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Replacing the I/O board • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the system board 47
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CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal ...
CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static electricity discharge Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal ...
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CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 6 Lift the cover release lever, then swing the side panel away from the computer. 50
CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 6 Lift the cover release lever, then swing the side panel away from the computer. 50
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... in so the tabs on the right side of the bezel go into the slots on the left side of the bezel into place. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Insert the tabs on the right side of the computer. 3 Press...
... in so the tabs on the right side of the bezel go into the slots on the left side of the bezel into place. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Insert the tabs on the right side of the computer. 3 Press...
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Adding or replacing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the computer to secure it on page 49. 2 For more stability, place your ... inside bottom edge of the computer, then swing the side panel in "Removing the side panel" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 53 www.gateway.com 2 Insert the bottom edge of the side panel into place. 3 Replace the side panel thumbscrew. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord.
Adding or replacing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the computer to secure it on page 49. 2 For more stability, place your ... inside bottom edge of the computer, then swing the side panel in "Removing the side panel" on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 53 www.gateway.com 2 Insert the bottom edge of the side panel into place. 3 Replace the side panel thumbscrew. 4 Reconnect the cables and power cord.
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... place to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of a memory channel (bank). 6 Return your system board. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Find the memory module banks on the memory module bank, then press the module firmly into the bank. Caution Make sure that you...
... place to an empty memory module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of a memory channel (bank). 6 Return your system board. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Find the memory module banks on the memory module bank, then press the module firmly into the bank. Caution Make sure that you...
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CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Remove the drive thumbscrew from the optical drive. Drive thumbscrew 5 Slide the drive release latch toward the back of the computer to release the drive. 6 Slide the drive forward and out of the drive bay. 56
CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Remove the drive thumbscrew from the optical drive. Drive thumbscrew 5 Slide the drive release latch toward the back of the computer to release the drive. 6 Slide the drive forward and out of the drive bay. 56
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CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Remove the thumbscrew holding the card reader in "Replacing the side panel" on page 52. 9 Replace the side panel by following the instructions ...
CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Remove the thumbscrew holding the card reader in "Replacing the side panel" on page 52. 9 Replace the side panel by following the instructions ...
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... 8 Replace the side panel by sliding the drive release latch back. 7 If you are replacing a drive, reconnect the drive cables using your computer. 60 CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Remove the hard drive by sliding it out of the drive bay. 6 Slide the new drive into the drive bay, then secure it...
... 8 Replace the side panel by sliding the drive release latch back. 7 If you are replacing a drive, reconnect the drive cables using your computer. 60 CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Remove the hard drive by sliding it out of the drive bay. 6 Slide the new drive into the drive bay, then secure it...
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CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Disconnect the fan cable from the fan to the system board. The location of the fan mount. 62 Front fan connector 4 Remove the fan mount by pressing in on the flat area (1) near the front, then rotating the fan mount (2) back. 2 1 5 Slide the old fan out of the fan connection may vary, so trace the fan cable from the system board.
CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Disconnect the fan cable from the fan to the system board. The location of the fan mount. 62 Front fan connector 4 Remove the fan mount by pressing in on the flat area (1) near the front, then rotating the fan mount (2) back. 2 1 5 Slide the old fan out of the fan connection may vary, so trace the fan cable from the system board.
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Rear fan connector 64 To replace the rear fan: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 49. 2 Disconnect the fan cable from the fan to replace the rear fan. The location of the fan connection may vary, so trace the fan cable from the system board. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the rear fan Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the system board.
Rear fan connector 64 To replace the rear fan: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 49. 2 Disconnect the fan cable from the fan to replace the rear fan. The location of the fan connection may vary, so trace the fan cable from the system board. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the rear fan Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to the system board.
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... drives, optical and diskette drives, and the system board), noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you removed previously. 66 CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the power supply Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver and a Torx® or "star" driver (size T15) to the power supply bracket. Make...
... drives, optical and diskette drives, and the system board), noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you removed previously. 66 CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the power supply Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver and a Torx® or "star" driver (size T15) to the power supply bracket. Make...
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CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Loosen the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board, then remove the heat sink. (The screws cannot be completely removed.) Caution The heat sink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on the lever, then lifting the lever completely up. 68 Screws Screws 5 Release the processor by pushing down on the bottom of it. Use caution when you remove the old heat sink or unpack the new heat sink so you do not damage the TIM.
CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 4 Loosen the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board, then remove the heat sink. (The screws cannot be completely removed.) Caution The heat sink has Thermal Interface Material (TIM) located on the lever, then lifting the lever completely up. 68 Screws Screws 5 Release the processor by pushing down on the bottom of it. Use caution when you remove the old heat sink or unpack the new heat sink so you do not damage the TIM.
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Screw 5 Disconnect the cable from the old I/O panel board and connect it toward the back of the computer. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Remove the screw that secures the front I/O panel board to the computer, then remove the I/O panel board by following the instructions in "Replacing ...
Screw 5 Disconnect the cable from the old I/O panel board and connect it toward the back of the computer. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Remove the screw that secures the front I/O panel board to the computer, then remove the I/O panel board by following the instructions in "Replacing ...
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To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Open the expansion card cover. 4 For more stability, place your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 5 If you are replacing a card, disconnect any cables that are attached to the card, noting their locations and orientation. (You may have to reconnect the cables after you install the new card.) Graphics card power cables (high-end cards only) SLI bridge cable 72
To avoid scratching the case, place it on its side. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 3 Open the expansion card cover. 4 For more stability, place your computer on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 5 If you are replacing a card, disconnect any cables that are attached to the card, noting their locations and orientation. (You may have to reconnect the cables after you install the new card.) Graphics card power cables (high-end cards only) SLI bridge cable 72
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... 74 Dispose of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. If the computer clock does not keep...
... 74 Dispose of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down your computer. If the computer clock does not keep...
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Use caution when you remove the old heat sink so you must apply a new bead of paste to the heat sink when re-installing it . Caution The heat sink has thermal paste located on your system board. 7 Gently pull the plastic tabs away from the computer. 6 Find the memory module banks on the bottom of it . 76 If you damage the thermal paste, you do not damage the thermal paste. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Remove the fan cover by holding cables out of the way and pulling the cover away from the sides of the memory modules, then remove them.
Use caution when you remove the old heat sink so you must apply a new bead of paste to the heat sink when re-installing it . Caution The heat sink has thermal paste located on your system board. 7 Gently pull the plastic tabs away from the computer. 6 Find the memory module banks on the bottom of it . 76 If you damage the thermal paste, you do not damage the thermal paste. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Remove the fan cover by holding cables out of the way and pulling the cover away from the sides of the memory modules, then remove them.
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CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 10 Remove the seven system board screws. Screws Screws 11 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 12 Align the new system board on the standoffs and secure it into the computer case with the screws. 13 If your replacement system board does not include a processor, go to Step 14. -ORIf your replacement system board includes a processor, go to Step 17. 78
CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 10 Remove the seven system board screws. Screws Screws 11 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 12 Align the new system board on the standoffs and secure it into the computer case with the screws. 13 If your replacement system board does not include a processor, go to Step 14. -ORIf your replacement system board includes a processor, go to Step 17. 78
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... Align the notches on the memory modules with the notches on the bottom part of the memory modules should secure the memory modules automatically. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 17 Connect the power and data cables using your notes from Step 9, or use the following graphic as a guide.. The tabs on page...
... Align the notches on the memory modules with the notches on the bottom part of the memory modules should secure the memory modules automatically. CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 17 Connect the power and data cables using your notes from Step 9, or use the following graphic as a guide.. The tabs on page...